Beer with the Boss

Webera

A tech talks podcast by webera.com At the end of a long working day, we enjoy opening up some cold beers and talking about anything cloud-native, infrastructure as code, remote work, and much more. Join us to hear about the trials and tribulations from the inside of a company on a mission to help innovators innovate.

  1. E42: From Colos to Clouds - The Evolution of DevOps with Myles Merrell

    16 MAI

    E42: From Colos to Clouds - The Evolution of DevOps with Myles Merrell

    Join Joel and Rodrigo as they welcome special guest Myles Merrell, a senior SRE with over 20 years of experience in the ever-changing infrastructure management world. In this nostalgic yet forward-looking episode: 🖥️ Travel back in time to the era of physical data centers, when "trunk migrations" meant literally loading servers into your car🔌 Discover what hardware skills today's cloud engineers would find unbelievable (goodbye forever, cable management!)💸 Explore the surprising economics of cloud vs. on-premises infrastructure in today's landscape🚨 Hear battle stories about epic outages that kept our hosts up for days (28 hours without sleep!)🔄 Learn why high availability and fault tolerance remain persistent challenges despite technological advances🚀 Get insights on why Kubernetes has transformed how developers and operations teams collaborate🔮 Peek into the future of DevOps - is it all just "abstractions on top of abstractions"?While Joel breaks with tradition by choosing Michelob Ultra ("worse than beer" in his own words), Rodrigo enjoys a simple Stella, and Myles keeps it classic with a Miller Lite. The casual atmosphere creates the perfect backdrop for honest reflections on how far infrastructure management has come and where it's headed next. Whether you're an industry veteran who remembers plugging in physical servers or a cloud-native developer who's never seen a data center, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of reliability engineering and the lessons that remain relevant across generations of technology. #DevOpsEvolution #CloudComputing #SiteReliabilityEngineering #Kubernetes #InfrastructureManagement #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

    31 min
  2. E41: Agile Meets DevOps

    2 MAI

    E41: Agile Meets DevOps

    Join Joel and Rodrigo as they unpack the often misunderstood relationship between Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. In this enlightening episode: 🔄 Discover which came first - Agile or DevOps? (Spoiler: One created the need for the other)🧩 Learn why smaller stories lead to better outcomes in both Agile and DevOps environments⏱️ The importance of keeping build times under 10 minutes and how it affects team productivity🚀 Real-world lessons from Webera's own projects: Green Mainframe vs. Daily Pulse💡 Why fewer environments might actually lead to better production results🍺 The Guinness factory experience and the proper ritual for pouring the perfect pintWhile Rodrigo enjoys a Brazilian-brewed German Spaten, Joel stays true to tradition with his beloved Guinness, even sharing his desire to visit the famous factory in Dublin. The conversation flows naturally from casual music chat about U2 and The Beatles to deep technical insights about the practical implementation of Agile and DevOps principles. Don't miss this honest discussion where Joel candidly shares both successes and failures from Webera's own development journey. Whether you're a developer, project manager, or just interested in how modern software gets built and deployed, this episode offers valuable lessons on finding the right balance between best practices and practical implementation. #AgileMethodology #DevOpsBestPractices #SoftwareDevelopment #MicroservicesDebate #DeploymentStrategies #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

    26 min
  3. E40: Unlocking Employee Engagement with Veronika Lantseva

    18 AVR.

    E40: Unlocking Employee Engagement with Veronika Lantseva

    Join Joel and Rodrigo as they welcome their first "non-technical" guest (aka a real human being!), HR leader Veronika Lantseva, who brings fresh insights on employee engagement from her experience at a major bank. In this enlightening episode: 🧠 Discover the key drivers of employee engagement beyond just compensation👥 Learn why "people don't quit companies, they quit bosses" holds a surprising truth🌍 Explore how cultural differences impact workplace dynamics across countries and regions🏢 Hear an insider's perspective on the challenges of bringing employees back to the office🤖 Uncover how AI is transforming HR practices, from chatbots to leadership coaching🐾 Meet Toby, the four-legged "boss" who happens to be an Amelia Air rescue (with a surprising connection to Joel's past!)While Joel breaks tradition with a Coke, Rodrigo enjoys a Lagunitas IPA, and Veronika sips a non-alcoholic Ghia cocktail, the conversation flows naturally from engagement strategies to the future of work. Whether you're an HR professional, tech leader, or simply interested in building stronger workplace cultures, this episode offers valuable insights on the human side of innovation. Don't miss this compelling discussion bridging the gap between technology and talent management, proving that human connection remains the foundation of successful organizations even in our AI-driven world! #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #HRTech #RemoteWork #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

    25 min
  4. E39: Flying to the Rescue with Dean Heistad

    4 AVR.

    E39: Flying to the Rescue with Dean Heistad

    Join Joel and Rodrigo as they take "Beer with the Boss" on the road to Leesburg Airport for a special conversation with entrepreneur and pilot Dean Heistad, founder of Amelia Air. In this inspiring episode: 🐾 Discover how one entrepreneur's love for animals and flying created a mission to end pet euthanasia across America✈️ Learn about the unique challenges of animal rescue by air and how it's saving thousands of animals on "death row"🧠 Hear how AI is being leveraged to optimize animal transport and veterinary resources💪 Understand the four-pronged approach Amelia Air uses: immediate rescue, free spay/neuter services, education, and legislation🤝 Find out how anyone can contribute to solving America's pet overpopulation crisisWhile all three hosts break tradition by sticking to water this time (with Dean celebrating an impressive 40 years alcohol-free!), the conversation flows naturally from heartwarming rescue stories to the harsh realities of animal abandonment. Dean shares the particularly moving story of dogs abandoned on alligator-infested islands in Louisiana, and how dedicated rescuers risk everything to save them. The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into how entrepreneurial thinking, aviation, and a service-centered approach can come together to tackle a nationwide problem. Whether you're an animal lover, tech enthusiast, or simply appreciate stories of innovative problem-solving, this conversation will leave you inspired. Don't miss this episode that perfectly embodies Webera's mission of helping innovators innovate – especially when that innovation saves lives, one flight at a time! #AnimalRescue #EntrepreneurialSpirit #PetAdoption #Aviation #AmeliaAir #BeerWithTheBoss #Webera

    29 min

À propos

A tech talks podcast by webera.com At the end of a long working day, we enjoy opening up some cold beers and talking about anything cloud-native, infrastructure as code, remote work, and much more. Join us to hear about the trials and tribulations from the inside of a company on a mission to help innovators innovate.